Industry News
More are going organic
A recent Newspoll survey has found that 61% of Australian grocery purchasers buy some organic products.
[ + ]Flavour trend predictions for 2009
Looking ahead to 2009, Mintel forecasts that manufacturers will reach for exotic fruits and fresh, soothing flavours with a touch of spice to jazz up their new products.
[ + ]Strengthening food safety in Europe
A cooperation agreement signed in Brussels will advance scientific cooperation and the development of international standards in the fields of food and feed safety in Europe.
[ + ]Fluoridating bottled water
The Australian Beverages Council has added its support to a proposal that will permit the voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water.
[ + ]150 tonnes of salt removed from NZ bread
The NZ National Heart Foundation's 'Project Target 450 — Reducing sodium in bread' has resulted in about 150 tonnes of salt being removed from the bread supply. The project has won the Excellence in Prevention Award and was overall winner at the 2008 New Zealand Health Innovation Awards.
[ + ]ISO standard promotes consistency in sensory analysis
A new ISO standard will reduce the complexity of describing taste, smell and texture so these characteristics can be communicated in a consistent manner.
[ + ]Winner announced
Thank you to the people who completed the survey at the What's New in Food Technology & Manufacturing stand at Foodtech Packtech 2008 in New Zealand.
[ + ]Automated GI and RS prediction in food
The CSIRO initiated Food Futures Flagship has developed an automated instrument for accurately predicting glycemic index (GI) and resistant starch (RS) in food products.
[ + ]Organic Standard comments
The very large number of comments on the proposed organic standard reflects the industry and community interest in this area.
[ + ]Food industry pledges to curb junk food ads
Food and beverage manufacturers will today voluntarily introduce a code of conduct, vowing not to advertise products to children unless they promote a healthy diet and lifestyle.
[ + ]Study confirms insufficient iodine in our food
Australians are not getting enough iodine in their food, according to Food Standards Australia New Zealand's latest Australian Total Diet Study.
[ + ]‘4+ serves a day’ campaign launched
Go Grains Health & Nutrition has released the ‘4+ serves a day’ campaign, which food manufacturers can use to alert consumers that the product contains grains.
[ + ]New natural sweetener approved
The natural sweetener steviol glycosides (stevia) has been approved as an ingredient for use in foods and beverages in Australia and New Zealand.
[ + ]Proposal for Heinz to acquire Golden Circle
The Golden Circle board is expected to vote unanimously to accept a proposed acquisition by Heinz.
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